Korean Dictionary
How to say "Concept" in Korean
“Concept” in Korean is 콘셉트 (pronounced "konsepeuteu").
콘셉트
konsepeuteu
Usage & Context
In K-pop, a concept is the visual and musical theme for an album or era. Groups reinvent their image with each comeback through distinct concepts like cute, dark, retro, or futuristic.
Example Sentence
이번 앨범의 콘셉트는 어두운 분위기의 스릴러다.
This album's concept is a dark thriller atmosphere.
How to use 콘셉트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Concept” is 콘셉트, romanized as konsepeuteu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 콘셉트.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'KON-sep-teu' — starts with 'kon' like 'cone' shortened, 'sep' like 'sep' in 'septic', and ends with a soft 'teu' (t + slight vowel).
More Example Sentences
Fashion magazine stylist describing a shoot
이번 화보 콘셉트가 완전 레트로예요.
This photoshoot's concept is totally retro.
Cafe owner explaining interior design to a friend
카페 콘셉트를 북유럽 스타일로 잡았어요.
We set the cafe's concept to Scandinavian style.
Bride discussing wedding plans with a planner
결혼식 콘셉트를 가든 파티로 하고 싶어요.
I want our wedding concept to be a garden party.
Cultural Context
In Korean pop culture, 콘셉트 is a defining term — every K-pop comeback has a 'concept' (cute, dark, girl crush, retro, etc.) that shapes the MV, outfits, and choreography. Beyond entertainment, the word is used constantly in cafes, weddings, photoshoots, and even Halloween costumes. There's also a slang usage '콘셉트 잡다' meaning 'to play a role/persona,' sometimes accusing someone of being fake (콘셉트 잡지 마 = 'stop acting').
Editorial note
We review entries like 콘셉트 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
콘셉트가 뭐예요?
What's the concept?
콘셉트 잡지 마.
Stop acting / don't put on a persona.
콘셉트가 독특하네요.
The concept is unique.
Related Expressions
컨셉
keonsep
alternative (older) spelling of concept
테마
tema
theme
분위기
bunwigi
atmosphere, vibe
콘셉트 사진
konsepeuteu sajin
concept photo
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